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Oklahoma Alarm Licensing Test –ALDER Study GuideOfficial OK Study guide outline: yourself with this document (which will be provided by the testing site): STRATEGY! – Go through the test answering all the questions you already know, and marking on the scratch paper the questions you aren’t sure and where to look up the answers (NEC/Alarm and Locksmith Act, etc.) Also, don’t waste time in the beginning with the harder calculation questions, because they’re still only worth one question! Go back to them after you work on finding as many correct answers as possible more quickly.This test consists mostly of electrical, licensing, and NFPA related questions. Test Title: Burglar and Residential Fire Technician/Salesperson85 Questions — Two hour time limitPlan at least 10 hours of study time, as this study guide references x minutes of video and 264+ pages of content)DEFINITIONS AND RELEVANT EXCERPTSNFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) – Covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communication.NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – Covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting systems, fire warning equipment and emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components.NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code. Covers the strategies to protect people based on building construction, protection, and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and related hazards. It addresses the features of fire protection, sprinkler systems, alarms, emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and special hazard protection.IBC – International Building Code – Addresses fire prevention concerning construction and design. The scope includes all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. (Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date building code addressing the design and installation of building systems through requirements emphasizing performance. The International Building Code?, in this 2009 edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small.This comprehensive building code establishes minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs. This 2009 edition is fully compatible with all the International Codes@ (I-Codes @) published by the International Code Council (ICC) @, including … The International Building Code provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model code development process that offers an international forum for building professionals to discuss performance and prescriptive code requirements. This forum provides an excellent arena to debate proposed revisions. This model code also encourages international consistency in the application of provisions.The IBC addresses structural strength, means of egress (exit), sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life safety in regards to new and existing buildings, facilities and systems. The codes are promulgated on a 3-year cycle to allow for new construction methods and technologies to be incorporated into the codes. Alternative materials, designs and methods not specifically addressed in the code can be approved by the code official where the proposed materials, designs or methods comply with the intent of the provisions of the code (see Section 104.11).The IBC applies to all occupancies, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are not within the scope of the IRC. The IRC is referenced for coverage of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses as defined in the Exception to Section 101.2 and the definition for “townhouse” in Chapter 2. The IBC applies to all types of buildings and structures unless exempted.)IRC – International Residential Code – Compiles all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings in one convenient code. The regulations cover dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date residential code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. The International Residential Code?, in this 2012 edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses using prescriptive provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs. This 2012 edition is fully compatible with all of the International Codes? (l-Codes?) published by the International Code Council? (ICC)?, including the International Building Code?,…The International Residential Code provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model code development process that offers an international forum for residential construction professionals to discuss prescriptive code requirements. This forum provides an excellent arena to debate proposed revisions. This model code also encourages international consistency in the application of provisions.)OSHA's MissionWith the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)* to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.NEC 90NEC 90 also mentions several times that if you wire things properly in the first place there will be plenty of electricity for logical future expansion.STUDY VIDEOS(3 of the 4 free study video-slideshows cover material potentially in the exam, those slideshows covering NFPA 70 & 72)Watch the following videos:, Maintenance, and Testing of Fire Alarm SystemsEmergency Response Video SetWatch the following videos: Electrical Grounding and BondingNFPA 70E? Safety Requirements for ElectriciansNFPA 70E? Reducing Workplace Electrical HazardsDemonstrate Knowledge of Basic Electronics and Electrical Components — 9% (8 questions)1. Identify and describe the operation of electrical components and equipmentAmps, Volts, Ohms, Watts, Circuits, etc. (WATCH #1,2,3,5, (not #4 unless you’re a masochist) of Voltage, Current, Circuits, Magnetism, (first 4-5 minutes) of circuit (maybe repetitive)(NEC 100 contains many definitions of terms on the Exam)? Resistors – (first 3 minutes most useful) ? Contacts? Transformers - A transformer is an electrical device that takes electricity of one voltage and changes it into another voltage. Basically, a transformer changes electricity from high to low voltage using two properties of electricity. (like your phone charger taking the 120 V from the wall but only putting 5 V out, you’re your phone to charge it.) ? Splicing tools (there are many ways to splice, this is just one example )? Batteries? Fuses - A fuse is nothing more than a short length of wire designed to melt and separate in the event of excessive current. Fuses are always connected in series with the component(s) to be protected from overcurrent, so that when the fuse blows (opens) it will open the entire circuit and stop current through the component(s).circuit breakers – NEC 100: surge protectors - A surge protector (or surge suppressor) is an appliance designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to limit the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or by shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.? Relays - The derived SI unit for electrical resistance or impedance; one ohm equals one volt per am-pere.? Multimeter – know: how to use it, where to place the testing contact clips, what it should read when measuring various wires, i.e. a phone line, resistance when measuring in series vs. parallel, etc.: Jackets – the covering over the metallic wire itselfRaceways - an enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring. Raceways protect wires and cables from heat, humidity, corrosion, water intrusion and general physical threats.2. Understand and apply Ohm’s LawElectrical properties:- Electromotive Potential, measured in Volts, is represented by V (or E)- Current, measured in Amperes, is represented with the letter I- Resistance, measured in Ohms, is represented by R (or the Greek letter Ω)- Power, measured in watts, is represented by the letter W or PAccording to Ohm’s Law: V=I*R I=V/R R=V/I Volts=Current multiplied by Resistance V=I * R Current = Volts divided by Resistance I = V / RResistance = Volts divided by Current R = V / Iwhere R = resistance in OhmsV = VoltsI = current in Amps(watch below video from :30-2:50). Understand and apply Watt’s Law to Watt’s Law : P = V * I or P = I^2 * RPower = Volts multiplied by Current P = V * IPower = Current squared times Resistance P = I^2 * R4. Draw diagrams of normally-open, normally-closed, parallel and series circuit configurationsGet comfortable figuring out the answers on these websites:(watch first 7 minutes or so). Explain how and why ground loops occur in electrical circuits In an electrical system, a ground loop is an unwanted current in a conductor connecting two points that are supposed to be at the same potential, often ground, but are actually at different potentials.Ground loops are a major cause of noise, hum, and interference in audio, video, and computer systems. They can also create an electric shock hazard, since ostensibly "grounded" parts of the equipment, which are often accessible to users, are not at ground potential.4. Explain wire size standards and other considerations when making wire choices. Demonstrate Knowledge of Alarm System Components and Configurations — 6% (5 questions)*1. Identify and describe the purpose of alarm system components? Power supplies and power sources? Infrared motion detectors? Control relay devices? Security notification devices? Glass break detectors? Communication devices? Door contacts and switches? Smoke detectors(Basics) (more basics, a little more depth, see especially slides 1-14, 35-41) . Practice Job Site Safety — 20% (17 questions)1. Survey job site for unsafe work conditions and report appropriately. Provide basic first aid for common injuries and health conditions: burns, dehydration, dizziness, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, pulled muscle, and sprains: electrical burns, electrical shock10. Assist with acceptance testingIn engineering and its various subdisciplines, acceptance testing is a test conducted to determine if the requirements of a specification or contract are met. It may involve chemical tests, physical tests, or performance tests.Questions like those found on the following website are very similar to those on the exam:(skim it) , Symbols and Acronyms on Alarm Industry ExamsWhen abbreviations, symbols or acronyms are more commonly used in written and verbal communication within the alarm industry than the words they represent, they will also be used on the written examination required for certification. The following is a list of the abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms used on the alarm examinations.’ Foot/feet” Inch/inchesA Amps/AmperesAC Alternating CurrentAh Ampere-hoursAHJ Authority Having JurisdictionAWG American Wire GaugeBNC Bayonet Neill-ConcelmanBOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, TV Closed Circuit TelevisionCDMA Code Division Multiple AccessCIF Common Intermediate FormatdB DecibelDC Direct CurrentDTMF Dual Tone Multi FrequencyDVR Digital Video RecorderEMI Electromagnetic interferenceEOL End of lineEOLR End of line resistorFSK Frequency Shift KeyingGPRS Global Packet Radio ServiceHVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningGSM Global System for MobileHD High densityHPSA+ Evolved high-speed packet accessIBC International Building CodeICC International Code CouncilIP Internet ProtocolIPv4 Internet Protocol Version 4IR InfraredIRC International Residential CodeISDN Integrated Services Digital NetworkISP Internet Service ProviderkW KilowattsKΩ Kilo ohms or KohmsmA milliamps/milliamperesMP Mega PixelNAC Network Access ControlNEC National Electric CodeNFPA National Fire Protection AssociationNICET National Institute for Credentialing in Engineering TechnologiesNVR Network Video RecorderOSFM Oklahoma State Fire MarshalOSHA Occuapational Safety and Health AdministrationPIR Passive infraredPoE Power over EthernetPOTS Plain Ole Telephone ServicePTZ Pan-tilt-zoomPVC Polyvinyl ChlorideRCA Radio Corporation of AmericaREX Request to ExitRF Radio frequencySIA Security Industry AssociationSMS Short Message ServiceTHHN Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coatedTNC Threaded Neill-ConcelmanUHF Ultra High FrequencyUL Underwriters LaboratoryUTP Unshielded Twisted PairV VoltsVA Volt-ampVAC Volts, Alternative CurrentVDC Volts, Direct CurrentVoIP Voice over Internet ProtocolW WattsΩ Ohms27Resources Used for Writing and Validating Test ItemsAlarm Industry Exams? National Fire Protection Association Codes – 70 (2008), 72 (2007), 99 (Nurse Call), 731 (2011)? Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association/NESA Training Materials – Level 1, CCTV? NFPA 70 – Level I (Arkansas Security Alarm Association)? International Building Code (2006) - 1008? Underwriters Laboratory Standards – 681, 1069, 1981, 2560? Guide to Alarm Equipment, False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA)? National Electronic Security Alliance (NESA) Training Materials – Access Control? Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC)? Fire Alarm Study Guide (NICET)? (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)? Basics of Digital Multimeters, Ideal Industries, Inc.? Webster’s Medical Desk Dictionary? first-aid? first-aidOTHER RESOURCESIBC 907 (entitled FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS, 10 pages )For NFPA & NEC study, you may use the login below, or create your own. with User: nilsonbros@Password: Nilsonbros1986NFPA 731 pages 8-51!!! There are 22 questions (the LARGEST section) on the exam related to 731!MOST RELEVANT excerpts from a quick perusal of NFPA 731: right114681000 28846974618370051746954261Test methods: ................
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